English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 2 Foreign Language Holiday Language Courses 3 Speak Courses 3 Speak 2 Courses 3 Conversation 3 Discussion 3 Learn Latin 4 British Sign Language – an Introductory Course 4

Please note that courses marked with an ‘E’ will be held at the Evesham campus and those marked with an ‘M’ will be held at the Malvern campus. If the course is to be held at a community venue the details will be listed next to the course title. The courses in this brochure may not run every term. For details of current dates, times, venues and prices please consult the current Part-time Course listings on our website or in part time course guide which is available at Reception or you can call (01386) 712695 for your free copy.

Evesham campus: Davies Road, Evesham, WR11 1LP - Telephone (01386) 712695 Malvern campus: Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YH - Telephone (01684) 565351 www.sworcs.ac.uk 2011-12/3/Repro No.2863

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ESOL Courses English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) E/M Improving your English can help you get more out of your life in the UK. If English is not your main language, you can do a course to help you improve your English. These courses are called ESOL or English for Speakers of Other Languages. Improving your English will make it easier to: • improve your job and career prospects • talk to doctors and teachers • understand the laws and customs of the UK • do a course and get a qualification • help your child with homework • pass the Life in the UK test and become a British citizen What does an ESOL course involve? • speaking and listening • reading and writing • vocabulary • punctuation and grammar ESOL courses are available at different levels and so you will be able to start at the right level for you. Entry levels 1, 2 and 3. Levels 1 and level 2 (GCSE Level) including: First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Entry requirements There are no entry requirements but all students will require an interview before they enrol. Please call us on (01684)565351 or (01386) 712601. Other English courses We also offer short courses including: English for Business, English for Complete Beginners, Preparation for the Citizenship Exam. South Worcestershire College is keen to work with employers to offer flexible opportunities for employees to improve their English language skills. Please contact Boogie Kucharska, ESOL Course Coordinator: bkucharska@sworcs.ac.uk to find out more information.

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Foreign Languages The College offers Language courses in French, German, Polish, Italian, Russian, Chinese Mandarin and Spanish. (Please refer to the current Part-time Course Guide for details of the levels on offer during the coming term.) Holiday Language Courses E/M Make your holiday more fun this year – this course is aimed either as revision or for the complete beginner who is planning to visit a foreign country and wants to be able to order a drink, purchase food, book a room etc. Content will follow that of the Speak 1 course.

Speak E/M These courses are based on a BBC publication. Students can purchase a simple handy sized book, CD and cassette. These are interactive courses which are designed for beginners and covers basic language in every day situations on a visit to the country of origin. It is suitable if you want to learn for work, for fun or if you want to prepare for a first qualification. The programme is designed to help you make genuine progress by following a simple step by step approach. Your learning will include: Greetings Introducing Friends and Family Ordering a drink, and or a meal Asking where something is Booking a room Timetables Opening Hours Speak 2 E/M This course is designed for those who have completed Speak 1, or is also suitable for anyone who is confident that they have covered the subject matter listed under our Speak 1 course and want to progress to a higher level. As with Speak 1, the course comes with a book, and CD, and is based on a BBC publication. On this course you will develop conversation to include: Talking about your work Explaining why you are learning the language Talking about leisure activities Arranging an activity Expressing your opinion Making comparisons Asking the way Describing symptoms Making suggestions Commenting on a meal Conversation E/M This is an intermediate group, and it is likely that you will be confident both with speaking and listening to the language. It is likely that you will have obtained at least an Intermediate qualification, or have considerable experience in talking in the language. Alternatively you may have covered both Speak 1 and Speak 2 and want to become fluent in the language. Each week the tutor will give you a subject and there will be some learning on key words within the subject. The tutor will then encourage the group to interact with each other and will be on hand to give advice on grammar. Discussion E/M If you have completed Speak 1 and 2 and a Conversation group you may like to consider this class. It is likely that you will be fluent in the language and want to practice with like minded students with the tutor on hand to integrate and give advice on the finer points and grammar

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Learn Latin M Course tutor: Catherine Neale ‘Amo, amas, amat...’ Remember that from your school days? Learning Latin has moved on and it’s no longer about verb drills and endless, dry grammar! Translating Latin is one of the most satisfying language skills to learn and it’s not as difficult as you might think. You don’t have to speak it or even translate English into Latin. If you would like to have fun learning a language with a difference, then this course will have you translating Latin from your very first lesson. Students wishing to progress with Latin can join an intermediate course, which can be used as a progression route for those looking to sit GCSE in June 2013.

Signing British Sign Language – An introductory course E/M

This course is aimed at complete beginners and is designed to make students feel comfortable using sign language and includes signing songs and group/partner work to develop confidence. The course is ‘hands on’ although a notebook and folder would be useful for course handouts.

The course covers:-

Basic signs, alphabet, numbers etc. Simple conversation Everyday vocabulary Deaf awareness issues

By the end of the course, students should feel confident about communicating with a deaf person and be able to hold a simple conversation. Students can progress to further study on the Level 1 Language Certificate.

For further details please contact the Part-Time Recreational Course Administrators on (01386) 712648 or (01684) 584554 who may be able to answer your query or alternatively will liaise with the course tutor on your behalf. Adults can access an impartial advice and guidance service which provides free advice about learning, training and work options. If you would like to speak to an advisor please contact the Next Step advisor based at Connexions on 01386 444220 or visit the website on www.nextstepwestmidland.org.uk If you require any further advice on learning support, childcare facilities, financial support, transport or any other matter in relation to courses and programmes offered, please contact the main Reception at Malvern on (01684) 565351 or at Evesham on (01386) 712600.